Manufacturing Engineer

Jobot; Georgia (VT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + Company Match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a hands-on engineer to lead development and optimization of ceramic thermal processes in a high-precision manufacturing setting. You will drive DOE-based improvements, SOPs, and process controls while supporting maintenance, R&D, and production teams.

The role emphasizes collaboration on site with a strong emphasis on process reliability, yield, and cost reductions, offering growth into capital equipment projects and development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Materials Science, Chemical, or Ceramic Engineering.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and organizational skills are required.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally in small teams.
• Experience with thermal processing, sintering, and firing cycle development is desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of new and existing ceramic thermal processes using DOE and lab analysis.
• Drive process improvements impacting yield, capacity, cycle time, and cost.
• Build SOPs, workflows, and noncompliance processes in the kiln department.
• Support and optimize machine and material process parameters using LEAN and statistics.
• Troubleshoot thermal processing issues and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing disruptions and long-term countermeasures.
• Train staff on thermal processing concepts and best practices.
• Interface with vendors to ensure kiln performance and reliability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Materials Science, Chemical, or Ceramic Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

PID/PLC controllers

Job description

Job Details

Salary: $90,000 - $140,000 per year

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Matt Swaneveld

A bit about us

We are a leading manufacturer.

Why join us

• Competitive Compensation: DOE


• 401(k) + Company Match


• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance


• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays


• Stable & Established Organization: Over a century of innovation in technical ceramics


• Hands-On Engineering Environment: Work closely with production, maintenance, and R&D


• Impactful Work: Drive critical thermal processing for complex, high-precision ceramic components


• Career Growth: Opportunities to lead capital equipment projects and process development initiatives


• Onsite Role With Strong Team Collaboration

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead development of new and existing ceramic thermal processes using DOE, profile development, and lab analysis.


• Drive process improvements impacting yield, capacity, cycle time, and cost.


• Build standardization in the kiln department (SOPs, workflows, noncompliance processes, production boards).


• Support and optimize machine and material process parameters using LEAN, DOE, and statistical analysis.


• Troubleshoot thermal processing issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.


• Provide technical support for manufacturing disruptions and long-term countermeasures.


• Train staff on thermal processing concepts and best practices.


• Manage refractory material selection, performance monitoring, and ordering.


• Support maintenance with best practices, stocking guidelines, and repair strategies.


• Interface with vendors and contractors to ensure kiln performance and reliability.


• Stay current with kiln hardware and controls (combustion and electric systems).


• Identify areas where additional process controls or detection methods are needed.


• Assist commercial teams with customer production build programs.


• Provide after-hours support as needed.

Needed Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Materials Science, Chemical, or Ceramic Engineering.


• Minimum 5 years of experience with electronics and/or combustion equipment.


• Background in process engineering and process design.


• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and organizational skills.


• Experience with thermal processing, sintering, and firing cycle development (desired).


• Experience with PID/PLC controllers (desired).


• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical (desired).


• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally in small groups.


• Clear written and verbal communication skills.


• Time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.